The Southern Province Cement Company reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net profit of SAR 156 million, compared to SAR 300 million for the same quarter ended December 31, 2015. Operational profit was SAR 156 million, compared to SAR 305 million for the same quarter ended December 31, 2014. Net profit for the year ended December 31, 2016 was SAR 881 million or SAR 6.29 per share, compared to SAR 1,039 million or SAR 7.42 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2016. Operational profit for the year ended December 31, 2016 was SAR 874 million compared to SAR 1,053 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.